Monument record MDO49902 - Post medieval extractive pits, Manor Farm, Hilton
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Summary
Six small hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery widely scattered to the north, west and east of Manor Farm, Hilton. They are considered likely to be associated with post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Six small hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery widely scattered to the north, west and east of Manor Farm, Hilton. They are considered likely to be associated with post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (RAF 1947, EA 2023).
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
<2> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5175 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21597.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7789 0373 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 19 2025 6:54PM
